Featured Eventshttp://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/
Featured Events for Bedford Area Chamberhttp://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/business-expo-seminar-with-sbdc-live-demo-on-canva-19405
09/26/2019 - Business Expo Seminar with SBDC - LIVE demo on CanvaThe Small Business Development Center - Lynchburg Region&rsquo;s&nbsp;Stephanie&nbsp;Keener will do a live demonstration of Canva.&nbsp; This free, web-based design software will have your marketing looking on-trend and the envy of your neighbors. She&rsquo;ll cover some basics, easy tips, and how to learn more on your own.&nbsp;http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/business-expo-seminar-with-brook-hill-farm-business-plan-19412
09/26/2019 - Business Expo Seminar with Brook Hill Farm - Business PlanBrook Hill Farm will be presenting a seminar on &quot;How to Create a Business plan in less than an Hour&quot;!http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/leadership-bedford-2019-19402
10/09/2019 - Leadership Bedford 2019<span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"><u><strong>About</strong></u><br />
Leadership Bedford provides a unique benefit of facilitating today&rsquo;s existing and emerging leaders. This 6-month program provides classic training in leadership styles and techniques while incorporating community knowledge. Students will participate in activities focused on developing strong working relationships between participants, identifying and evaluating the characteristics of leadership and distinguishing each person&rsquo;s leadership style. &ldquo;Community Focus&rdquo; sessions consist of panel discussions, lectures, and community tours which include face-to-face discussions with top-level business, civic and governmental leaders.<br />
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<u><strong>Expectations</strong></u><br />
Students are expected to attend all sessions unless other arrangements have been made. &ldquo;Snow Days&rdquo; will be handled on a case-by-case basis at which time all students will be contacted via phone AND email by Wende Gaylor. This year we have an intimate class and will make the most of our time together. While students are expected to provide their own transportation (with the exception of Chamber Day at the Capitol), rideshare options are available between morning and afternoon sessions. Students should dress in a professional manner for all sessions, wearing business casual attire that can also accommodate movement and flexibility (with the exception of the Low Ropes Course at the Bedford YMCA &ndash; See class description for details). The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will provide snacks and lunch for students during each class. Any additional Dinner attendees will be required to pay for their meal.</span></span><br />
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10/15/2019 - Jefferson Assembly http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2019-town-hall-meeting-candidate-forum-19404
10/23/2019 - 2019 Town Hall Meeting/ Candidate Forum<p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Smith Mountain Lake Association invite you to participate in a Town Hall event for candidates running for elected office in Bedford County.&nbsp;<strong>It will take place at The Bedford Columns,&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/812%2BE.%2BMain%2BSt.,%2BBedford?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1566050634017000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFfD-dnKPSVScDhBwUoJ1GXC6d6lw" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/812+E.+Main+St.,+Bedford?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">812 E. Main St., Bedford</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday, October 23 from 6 pm to 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Town Hall is intended as an informational session for voters rather than a debate. The format will be:</span></p>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Candidates for the following offices will have four (4) minutes to address the audience.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Virginia General Assembly: Candidate remarks, 6:15-6:55 p.m.; Q&amp;A, 6:55-7:10 p.m.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sheriff: Candidate remarks, 7:10-7:30 p.m.; Q&amp;A, 7:30-7:45 p.m.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bedford Co. Board of Supervisors: 7:45-8:10 p.m.; Q&amp;A, 8:10-8:25 p.m.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There will be a Moderator and a Timekeeper to make certain that the presentations stay within the allotted time frame, and that all candidates maintain a civil demeanor and avoid personal attacks against their opponents.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Audience questions will be submitted in writing and asked by the Moderator.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Due to the large number of races this year, candidates for other elected offices are encouraged to attend and will be recognized as part of the program, but no time will be allocated for remarks.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are welcome to bring campaign brochures for distribution at the event. A table will be provided for these materials.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please RSVP to Dena&nbsp;at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce (<a href="mailto:bacc@baccva.org" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">bacc@baccva.org</a>, 540-586-9401) before October 9th.</span></p>
http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2019-business-after-hours-october-wooldridge-heating-air-19266
10/24/2019 - 2019 - Business After Hours - October Wooldridge Heating & Air Please join us for Business After Hours at Wooldridge Heating and Air and Electric.&nbsp; Join us for refreshments and a special evening to be unveiled closer to the date.&nbsp;<br />
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Remember to bring you business cards to enter for a chance to win great door prizes.&nbsp;<br />
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Business After Hours provides your business with the opportunity to get out and network! Take the time to pause from your busy life and join us from 5:30 until 7pm&nbsp;to cultivate your professional relationships.<br />
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Hosted by TBAhttp://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/leadership-bedford-2019-leadership-assessment-day-21-laws-of-leadership-part-1-19392
11/13/2019 - Leadership Bedford 2019 - Leadership Assessment Day & 21 Laws of Leadership (Part 1)Improve your leadership inteligence and increase you leadership effectiveness.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Everything rises and falls with leadership.&nbsp; The 21 Laws of leadership carry consecquences.&nbsp; Apply the laws and increase you influence.&nbsp; Violate or ignore them and your ability to lead suffers.&nbsp; Learn which laws are your strength and which ones could use improvement. The good news is they can all be learned &amp; improved!http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2019-small-business-saturday-19301
11/30/2019 - 2019 - Small Business Saturday<div><strong><img alt="" height="249" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1335/Image/ShopSmall_EmailHeader.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 249px;" width="400" /><br />
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Let the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce be your Neighborhood Champion this Small Business Saturday!</strong><br />
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<h2 style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;">In conjunction with American Express&#39; efforts to promote supporting small businesses in your local community, the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce has rounded up business members that would like to see YOU on Saturday, November 30, 2019!</span></h2>
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On Saturday, November 30 we encourage everyone to support the area&rsquo;s small businesses by shopping locally. &nbsp;&nbsp;Use the #BACCSHOPSMALLhttp://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/leadership-bedford-2019-21-laws-of-leadership-part-2-19394
12/04/2019 - Leadership Bedford 2019 - 21 Laws of Leadership (Part 2)http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2019-networking-before-nine-december-19351-19351
12/10/2019 - 2019 Networking Before Nine - December<span style="text-align: center;">** MERRY CHRISTMAS **&nbsp; Fesitval of Trees under way!<br />
Networking before Nine is the Chamber&#39;s monthly Business Before Hours breakfast event that provides a morning networking opportunity before you busy workday begins!&nbsp; Each event provides time for casual networking before giving each attendee an opportunity to provide fellow guests a &quot;30-second commercial&quot; about his/her business.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="text-align: center;" />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Hosted By Bedford Area Welcome Center.&nbsp;</span>http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2019-networking-before-nine-december-19350
12/10/2019 - 2019 Networking Before Nine - December<span style="text-align: center;">** MERRY CHRISTMAS **&nbsp; Fesitval of Trees under way!<br />
Networking before Nine is the Chamber&#39;s monthly Business Before Hours breakfast event that provides a morning networking opportunity before you busy workday begins!&nbsp; Each event provides time for casual networking before giving each attendee an opportunity to provide fellow guests a &quot;30-second commercial&quot; about his/her business.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br style="text-align: center;" />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Hosted By Bedford Area Welcome Center.&nbsp;</span>http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/leadership-bedford-2019-economic-development-day-tourism-19395
12/17/2019 - Leadership Bedford 2019 - Economic Development Day & Tourismhttp://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/leadership-bedford-2019-everyone-communicates-few-connect-am-media-day-pm-19396
01/08/2020 - Leadership Bedford 2019 - Everyone Communicates, Few Connect (AM) Media Day (PM)http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2020-chamber-day-at-the-capitol-19295
01/22/2020 - 2020 - Chamber Day at the Capitol<strong>Interested in the Virginia laws being made that could affect your business?&nbsp;</strong><br />
Join a delegation traveling to Richmond&nbsp; &nbsp;to speak&nbsp; to our legislators about what&#39;s going on during the current General Assembly. Chamber Day is an event hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and also includes a briefing by the Governor and special speakers.
<p>To register for this event, please contact our office at 540-586-9401 or email <a href="mailto:clucy@bedfordareachamber.com">smartin@bedfordareachamber.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Registration</strong>: $65 (includes lunch and transportation)<br />
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;">Transportation:</strong><span style="font-size: 12px;"> There will be two pick up locations, Bedford and Forest, with the group departing by approximately 6:00 am for arrival in Richmond by 8:30 am.</span></p>
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<em><strong>Chamber Day at the Capitol is sponsored by:</strong></em><br />
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http://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/leadership-bedford-2019-chamber-day-at-the-capital-19397
01/22/2020 - Leadership Bedford 2019 - Chamber Day at the Capital